Scientific Basis for Medical Cannabis Efficacy

This week's MedEvidence! podcast is a four-part series airing back-to-back this week on Medical Marijuana. Meet Dr. Charlie Booras, former Principal Investigator at Jacksonville Center of Clinical Research, and Baptist Primary Care physician who grew his practice into Booras MD as a tribute to his father after treating his ALS with medical cannabis as a medication. Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Booras dive into the scientific basis for the efficacy of medical cannabis.

Part 1, Scientific Basis for Medical Cannabis Efficacy:

• Florida Medical Marijuana Law and Process
• THC vs. CBD
• Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana
• History of Marijuana

Part 2, Scientific Elements of the Endocannabinoid System:

• What is the Endocannabinoid System
• Balancing effects of THC and CBD

Part 3, Medical Cannabis Success Stories:

• Medical Conditions Treated with Cannabis
• Medical Cannabis Success Stories
• Medical Cannabis Research

Part 4, Myths and Misconceptions in Medical Cannabis:

• Medical Cannabis Research
• Truth Behind the Myths & Misconceptions of Medical Cannabis

Dr. Michael Koren is a practicing cardiologist and CEO of ENCORE Research Group. He has been the principal investigator of 2,000+ clinical trials while being published in the most prestigious medical journals. Dr. Koren received his medical degree cum laude at Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in internal medicine with a fellowship in cardiology at New York Hospital/Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center/Cornell Medical Center.  On a personal note, Dr. Koren has a lifelong interest in history, technology, Public Health, and music. He has written two musical plays.

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Original Air Date: July 8, 2022